- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sullivan, OH
Black River High School
Federal NCES profile for Black River High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390484603258
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black River High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Sullivan · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Black River High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black River High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sullivan, OH.
School address
District: Black River Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390484603258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Black River High School shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 390484603258 · Sullivan, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 16.1:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Black River Education Center Elementary School (443 students)
Black River High School shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Black River High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Black River Ed
Black River Education Center Elementary School
443 students
- This school
Black River High School
339 students
- Black River Ed 153
Black River Education Center Middle School
153 students
- Black River Lo 3
Black River Local Virtual School
3 students
What this shows Black River High School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black River High School compares
Black River High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 15% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Ohio - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,316
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Black River High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Black River Local reports $16,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black River High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Education Center Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black River Education Center Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black River Local Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Black River High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Black River High School
How many students attend Black River High School?
Black River High School has 339 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sullivan, OH. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black River High School is 16.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black River High School?
26.9% of students at Black River High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black River High School?
The largest demographic group at Black River High School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Sullivan, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black River High School?
Black River High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Black River High School rank among public schools in Sullivan?
By Resource Investment Index, Black River High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sullivan, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Black River Local?
Besides Black River High School, Black River Local also operates Black River Education Center Elementary School (443 students), Black River Education Center Middle School (153 students), and Black River Local Virtual School (3 students). See the Black River Local district page for the complete list.